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October 10, 2023

JF&CS Stands With Israel

JF&CS Stands With Israel

The emotional and mental health needs of our Atlanta Jewish community are front-of-mind for us in light of the attacks on Israel, and we are here to help. Read More

October 02, 2023

Mitzvah Day '23: Fun and Successful!

Mitzvah Day '23: Fun and Successful!

On September 10th, 239 enthusiastic JF&CS volunteers took part in Mitzvah Day. Volunteers of different ages and stages of life filled the agency’s Dunwoody campus and an additional 10 sites across Metro Atlanta — having fun and helping others! Read More

September 29, 2023

Michele and David Hirsch: Relentless Support for Family Mental Health

Michele and David Hirsch: Relentless Support for Family Mental Health

Michele and David Hirsch come from people who give philanthropically. When their own son began to show signs of mental illness at the age of five, the Hirsches were thrust into the world of mental health providers, therapeutic programs, and services. Read More

September 28, 2023

Empowering Survivors by Telling Their Stories

Empowering Survivors by Telling Their Stories

Shalom Bayit program's 30th anniversary celebration will center around a play to show the strength of domestic abuse survivors. Read More

September 27, 2023

"Tell Me a Story!" by Rabbi Judith Beiner

"Tell Me a Story!" by Rabbi Judith Beiner

"Stories help us remember our past, teach us lessons, and convey the richness of every life. The act of sharing a story, listening and speaking, can create understanding and connection, and meaning," says Rabbi Beiner. Read More

September 22, 2023

National Recovery Month: Mira's Story

National Recovery Month: Mira's Story

“Getting sober means getting well, staying sober means growing up, and living in long-term recovery is a daily commitment I make to being present and continuing to stay well" -Mira Cohen Read More

September 22, 2023

Geriatric Care Management: A Lifeline Resource for Caregivers

Geriatric Care Management: A Lifeline Resource for Caregivers

Geriatric Care Management provides support for older adults and eases the strain on caregivers. Read More

September 05, 2023

Honoring the Shalom Bayit Roots

Honoring the Shalom Bayit Roots

In her own words, Wendy Lipshutz, Shalom Bayit Program Director, talks about the four supporters who helped her get the program started three decades ago. Read More